MY OTHER CLOSET

the cabaret

Described
as “moving”, “brave” and “wonderful”, My
Other Closet, the Cabaret is
Russ’s true, first-hand account of his journey to domestic violence survivor.

Russ, a father of
three now in his 50s, takes us on a musical journey through the story of his
life. It begins in Melbourne’s gay clubs in the 70s, follows Russ through a
17-year straight marriage, then sees him coming out of the closet and into his
first same-sex relationship—a relationship marred by extreme physical violence
and emotional abuse.

Through powerful storytelling and re-workings of classic pop songs, it dispels the myths surrounding DV, especially in same sex and gender diverse (LGBTQ) relationships. One part entertainment, one part education and awareness campaign, this production gives powerful and moving insight to the causes of domestic violence and how to end it.